Somerset Army Cadets

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to Shaun Regan Photography! 📸

We recently hosted our Battalion Touch Rugby Tournament to raise vital funds for Blesma, an incredible charity supporting serving and ex-service personnel who have suffered life-changing injuries.

It was a fantastic event, made even more memorable by our special guest joining in on the action! 🙌

Check out some of the best moments from the day below. 👇

01/06/2026

Royal Bath and West Show🚜

A huge shoutout to our cadets and CFAVs from Shepton Mallet Platoon and Normandy Company for representing the Battalion at the Royal Bath and West Show this weekend!

It was great to see so many people engaged with you all🤩

29/05/2026

24/05/2026

A great day with Somerset Army Cadets who were raising funds for Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Charity, by hosting a fundraising rugby tournament. Sport in the Army Cadets helps teach young people teamwork, communication, discipline and leadership. It builds confidence, encourages healthy competition and helps cadets understand the importance of hard work, respect, and never giving up, lessons that stay with them for life! One of the cadets playing today played in front of 50,000 people at Twickenham a few weeks ago! Another great example of the unique opportunities available in this incredible organisation.

18/05/2026

Cadet Cambrian Patrol 2026! 🥉

A huge congratulations to our incredible Cadet Cambrian Patrol Team from Jelallabad and Salamanca Company for their effort this weekend.

They pushed through rain, hail storms and difficult terrain to cross the finish line and gain a Bronze medal standard. We couldn’t be prouder of their commitment, teamwork and perseverance. 💪🏽

10/05/2026

Ten Tors 2026!🤩

A huge congratulations to Somerset ACF 35A, 35B and 45 mile teams on completing the Ten Tors Challenge. Cadets have been training tirelessly in the build up to the event and it clearly paid off!

As always, thank you to all of our amazing adult instructors who made this opportunity possible.

09/05/2026

Glastonbury Platoon is back!

Ready to start your next adventure? Glastonbury Platoon has officially re-opened, and we want you to be part of the fun!

Whether you’re a brand-new recruit looking for a challenge, an ex-cadet wanting to return to the fold, or a motivated adult looking to lead as an instructor, our doors are open.

Come see what we're all about:
📅 Event: Open Evening
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 13 May
📍 Where: Glastonbury Platoon

Don’t just watch the adventure, be part of it!

09/05/2026

Good luck to our teams taking on the Ten Tors challenge this weekend! You’ve got this! 💪🏽

03/05/2026

County Commandant Col Steve Kendall MBE, Adult Instructors and Cadets from Midsomer Norton Platoon were delighted to be invited to the Somerset and Dorset Heritage Railway Trusts 1940’s Day.

Col Kendall was honoured to unveil a plaque in memory of the service given by the Midsomer Norton Home Guard who would have defended a Pillbox at the location in the event of invasion.

Col Kendall said ‘This is especially significant for the Army Cadet Force.

The 2IC of the Home Guard was Captain Gordon Hillier who was also Head of the Somerset Army Cadet Battalion during the war years.

Secondly one of the patrons of this event is Alan Readhead who has published a book on the Midsomer Norton Home Guard. His father was Lt Bill Readhead who was a Home Guard member and he took part in a shooting competition in October 1944 with the Army and the Police. The Home Guard won (with Lt Readhead playing a significant part in the victory). The prize cup was donated to the Army Cadets to inspire the next generation of marksmen.

I am delighted to say that when Alan enquired if we still had the cup we found it in our stores and it has been renovated and will be presented again to our best cadet shot. It will be known as the ‘Bill Readhead Cup’. A fitting tribute I think to connect todays cadets with those who served in the past’.

02/05/2026

Army v Navy Rugby 🏉

Cadets from across the Battalion represented the South West during the Youth Festival at Twickenham. After a hard competition, some of our cadets made it through to play during half time in the final🏆

More photographs to follow on the South West Region ACF Sports Pages!